Warming Hut Open
Stop by the warming hut to well, warm up!! The Friends volunteer to staff it on weekends to provide hot chocolate and treats - they are also a wealth of information so stop in to say "Hi". It closes at 3pm.
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Forest Bathing
Coined shinrin-yoku in Japan in the 1980’s, forest bathing is the ecotherapeutic practice of spending time immersed in nature, absorbing it with all of your senses. The physiological and psychological benefits last for days afterward with the additional benefit of a new appreciation of our precious woodland and its inhabitants. This is a beginner-rated walk along the Nature Trail with …
Kid Friendly Potters Point Hike
A park educator will lead you and your family on a roughly 1 mile hike, that is off trail in a lesser known part of the park. This is not stroller friendly and there will be some muddy areas and terrain that will take some thought from those with little legs. We will take our time and enjoy however much …
Beaver Walk
Did you know that MLSP is home to a thriving population of North America’s largest rodent? We will walk along the Wetlands Walk and Mud Pond trails where we can view our beaver’s dam and lodges while we learn all about how they live, love and learn. This program is for people of all ages, it’s an easy-moderate hike of …
Eclipse Viewers and Craft
We will spend the day in the nature center talking about the eclipse and making viewing “cameras” out of cereal boxes as well as making a simple craft to help understand what is happening during the eclipse on April 7th. Anyone who wants to join is welcome, please bring a cereal or cracker shaped box to make into your own …
Reptile Profile
Join an educator in the nature center to meet our resident reptiles! We at Moreau take care of six New York native turtles and two snakes that cannot be released into the wild and are wonderful little educators. Learn about their exciting lives, what they like to eat, and what they use for shell-ter at the Nature Center. The cost …
Stonewall Hike
This less-traveled trail is a little over 3 miles and rated as easy. Situated across the river from us, with historical interest including an old foundation, this trail is a must-do. Check in at the office, we will convoy to the trailhead. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling …
Friends Hosted Treasure Hunt
The Treasure Hunt is a Friend's hosted self guided activity. The goal is for participants to focus on the natural world around them. The players receive a list of things to look for as they walk along. They don’t need to bring anything back , just check things off. They may note where they saw something and/ or some information …
Birds of Play
This program is geared toward younger children to learn the basics of size, color, behavior and vocalization of common birds. The program fee is $1 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Earth Day Experiments
April is Earth Month, celebrate with us at MLSP! We’ll have 3 experiments- Storm Runoff, Oil Spill Clean-up, and Slime Making. Dress for mess! The cost is $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. Reserve your spot in advance by calling 518-793-0511. NYS Parks Centennial Challenge missions: Nature Center Knowledge Attend a nature …
Eagle Watch
Join a Park Educator on a convoy-style journey along the Hudson River to try to spot our local Bald Eagles. We will be getting in and out of vehicles at a few locations and, with a little luck, viewing the eagles through binoculars and a scope so make sure to bring your hat and gloves! If you have binoculars bring …